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A rainbow of melodies

Surtirtha's two-day music festival ends on a high note

Zahangir Alom
Musical organisation Surtirtha captivated the hearts of many Tagore enthusiasts on the concluding day (July 14) of its two-day musical soiree, held at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum in Dhaka.
At the event with the title “Gaan-er Sur-e Amar Mukti”, artistes of the organisation performed both original songs and Bhanga Gaan, written and composed by Tagore at different stages of his life.
Dividing the entire event into two parts, the artistes first performed an array of semi-classical music, including Pradeshik (regional), Sadra, Tappa, Thumri along with Bhanga Gaan set on these. Folk tunes that inspired Tagore compositions were featured in the second half of the programme.
Artistes of Surtirtha set off the event with a traditional Sikh Bhajan — "Badoi Badoi Romyobina”. Based on the tune, Tagore weaved the melody on Raga Yaman Kalyan and created the Bhanga Gaan -“Bajey Bajey Romyobina”.
The song "Nidu Gharanamuley”, written and composed byTyagraja on Raga Singhendramodhyomomo (South Indian), came next. Among other Pradeshik tunes, the artistes performed a Tamil song “Labanya Rama” and the Bhanga Gaan inspired by it — "Labonye Purno Pran”. Also featured were: “Anadalokey” (inspired by a Mysore Bhajan) and an original composition by
Tagore, “Aaji Dokhin Poboney”.
Several solo renditions seemingly moved the audience. Semanti Manjuri's presentation of a baitalik number, “Ami Roop-eTornaye Bholabona”; Farhin Khan Joyita’s mellifluous performance of a Thumri, "Maharaja”; and Sushanta Roy’s rendition of the song, “Tomarei Koriachhi Jiboner Dhrubotara” were apt examples. A Sadra number, "Murali Dhun Suni”, by Farzana .Akhtar Popy followed.
Guest artiste Suman Chowdhury's mastery over a Punjabi Tappa, “Ho Mian Be Janewaley”, and Mita Fluq's rendition of a Bhanga Gaan, "E Porobashey Robey Ke”, were immaculate.
The second half of concluding day's programme featured folk tunes and Tagore compositions based on those. The choral numbers performed included, "Ami Marer Sagar Pari Debo”, “Dekhechhi Roop Sagarey”, “Bhenge Mor Gharer Chabi”, "Sonar Gaur”, "Ekla Nitai”, “Majhey Majhey Tabo Dekha Pai”, "O Amar Desh-er Mati”, "Jadi Tor Daak Shuney”, “Ami Kothaye Pabo Tarey” and the national anthem "Amar Shonar Bangla”.
Esraj artiste Shubhayu Majumdar, with Tabla artiste Swarup Flossain, pleasantly surprised the audience with their pristine melodies and lahora.
Able instrumental accompaniment, aesthetic set design and light created the right ambiance.
Eminent singer and director of Surtirtha, Mita Huq, conceptualised and conducted the entire programme.